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USAF Taps Skyways With $37M Contract to Launch Mass V3 Drone Output

The US Air Force has signed a $37-million agreement with Skyways to elevate the V3 cargo drone from prototype to production-grade platform. The contract includes refining the drone’s design,...

RAF Protector Drone Fleet Backed by General Atomics in New Support Deal

The UK has awarded a comprehensive support contract to General Atomics for the sustainment and logistics of the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 drones. Titled UK PASS, the deal also...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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UK Fields Robot for Subsea Threat Detection and Removal

The UK’s Dstl has deployed a robust underwater robot to secure critical subsea assets from acts of sabotage and legacy explosives. This versatile ROV is built to identify and...

June 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Mitsubishi Debuts JS Akashi, Japanese Navy’s Latest Survey Vessel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched JS Akashi (AGS-5107), a state-of-the-art ocean survey ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, from its Shimonoseki facility. The vessel will be utilized for...

Germany Moves Ahead With Joint Strike Missile Buy for F-35s via Norway

Germany is acquiring the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35s in a $642 million agreement approved by Parliament on June 4. This makes Germany the fifth user of the...

Europe’s Defense Ministers Sign CV90 IFV Procurement Pact

Six European countries have signed an intent document to evaluate a joint acquisition of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden announced the agreement...

BEML Licensed to Produce Combat Support Fleet for Arjun MBTs

India has authorized Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) to manufacture a set of specialized vehicles supporting the Arjun tank program. The contract encompasses the fabrication of Unit Maintenance Vehicles,...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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